Uganda Police Arrest 10 Bobi Wine Supporters over Campaign Violence, Sound Stern Warning

Police Warn NUP Supporters Over Escalating Attacks on Officers Amid Campaign Tensions

Kampala — The Uganda Police Force has issued a strong warning to supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), cautioning them against provoking or attacking officers during the ongoing campaign season. The warning follows a rise in violent incidents allegedly involving NUP supporters targeting police personnel and property in several districts. According to police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, the most recent case took place in Lira District,…

Uganda police arrest 10 Bobi Wine supporters over campaign violence, sound stern warning

“Certain individuals developed a troubling habit of provoking officers with increasing levels of aggression.”

Musician Mukunja Atasera Detained After Releasing Campaign Song for NUP’s Bobi Wine » The Hoima Post

Ugandan musician Mukunja Atasera has been detained at Kabalagala Police Station and denied bail following a cyberstalking case filed against him by fellow artist Lil Pazo Lunabe. However, sources close to the musician believe his arrest is politically motivated — reportedly linked to a campaign song he recently released in support of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Bobi Wine, which is said to have angered certain sections of the establishme…

STATEMENT ON POLICE CRACK DOWN ON RISING CAMPAIGN VIOLENCE

The campaign trail for presidential candidates has generally been peaceful, but certain individuals have developed a troubling habit of provoking the police with increasing levels of aggression that have now become intolerable. These negative elements have escalated their actions to damaging vehicles, assaulting officers, and causing chaotic scenes. We have observed numerous instances of such unacceptable behaviour and last evening, we begun hol…